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sick_wilson2012-06-13 08:40 am
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Campfire Chat #1
Howdy Campers!
Do you know what time it is?! Why it's time to break out the graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars, and raise our conversation to an all-time sugar high.
Today's topic: The Saddest Man in New Jersey
That's what RSL called Wilson during the series. Now that it's over let's revisit the concept. What is it about Wilson that makes him sick!fic fodder? Is it built into the character or does RSL bring that "certain something"? What makes us pick up on it? With the finale we know even tptb saw and wanted to exploit it. Is it because Wilson is House’s sole support system, and the key to House’s vulnerability, or is it intrinsic to Wilson?
Bonus questions:
And don't forget to pass the bag of marshmallows to your neighbor.
Do you know what time it is?! Why it's time to break out the graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars, and raise our conversation to an all-time sugar high.
Today's topic: The Saddest Man in New Jersey
That's what RSL called Wilson during the series. Now that it's over let's revisit the concept. What is it about Wilson that makes him sick!fic fodder? Is it built into the character or does RSL bring that "certain something"? What makes us pick up on it? With the finale we know even tptb saw and wanted to exploit it. Is it because Wilson is House’s sole support system, and the key to House’s vulnerability, or is it intrinsic to Wilson?
Bonus questions:
- When did you first discover Wilson was a prime candidate for suffering?
- Was it unfair what tptb did to Wilson?
And don't forget to pass the bag of marshmallows to your neighbor.
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I think I'll have to stand up and answer this question "Yes".
Yes, because after all, it seems horribly unfair that Wilson, after saving so many people with the same disease, should be unable (or possibly unwilling?) to save himself. It was even more unfair that he had to go for several days, at least, believing that he really would be alone in his last days, that House had, either by accident or on purpose, deserted him.
And then . . . TPTB gave him the joy of finding that House was not gone after all, that instead of deserting Wilson he had sent his own life up in flames so as to start a new one devoted to Wilson and no one else. Followed by the freedom to spend the last days of his life doing whatever he wishes, with the person who means the most to him at his side for the whole way. They gave him the chance to leave the past behind completely, to be completely himself, not to have to hide who he is, not to have to be strong for other people -- along with the unspoken promise from House that he will be forevermore accepted and loved and cherished for his true being.
So few people ever, ever have that kind of gift given them that in a way it's "unfair" for Wilson to receive so many deep and true benefits from his cancer. But it's the kind of unfairness that no one ever complains about -- we don't mind getting good things, just bad ones.
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